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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.40, 1,355.12 and 870.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.40, 1,355.12 and 870.69 is: 1,304.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.40 : 1,355.12 = 870.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.40/1,355.12 = 870.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.40x = 1,355.12 × 870.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.40x = 1,179,885.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,885.08/904.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.61

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